Soap. It seems like a pretty simple thing, right? You choose a bar or a bottle, use it until it’s gone and enjoy clean, sanitized hands and body parts in the meantime. Easy, simple and no fuss or thought required. Right? Not quite. While you definitely don’t need to spend a ton of time contemplating your soap decisions, the reality is that there is a good amount of variety within the soap world and it might be worth your time to consider which soap type would be best for you. Just like regular private label skincare, different ingredients do different things and the same thing applies for soap and the various plant oils and other substances that it is made with.

If you want to enjoy the cleanliness that soap offers without stripping your skin or drying it out, then some Shea butter soap would be a great option for you. This is because though the Shea butter is in a soap form, it has not lost its moisturizing qualities and so using it can leave your skin clean and soft at the same time.

If you want a more medicinally inclined soap that can help with things like skin disorders and irritations, then African Black soap would be a great choice for you. This is due to the unique ingredients specific to this soap that include Shea butter, Neem, essential oils and Cocoa pod ash, all of which help with things like rashes, acne and even the fading of scars. When looking for Black Soap make sure to get the real stuff, as not everyone on the market sells authentic, traditional Black Soap. A good place to start when deciding which to buy is to make sure that it is not one uniform color of black; real African Black soap is not uniform in color.

If you want a multipurpose, gentle and effective soap then Castile is the one for you. People use it for everything from washing their hair and body to doing the dishes and cleaning their homes. It is safe, economical, effective and very easy to source. It is also great for people with sensitive skin.

Though a bit basic, choosing the right soap can make your life easier and better. Your skin quality can improve, your wallet can stay a little more full, and you’ll know that you’re not using anything sub par in its quality.